San Francisco Shines at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships: A Global Celebration of Skill and Creativity

This past weekend, the finals of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships unfolded in San Francisco at the Chase Centre, the largest arena ever used for a Pokémon event. Participants from From every corner of the world, participants gathered to display their talents across a variety of Pokémon-related games, ranging from video game competitions to trading card challenges, as well as an event celebrating the non-competitive side of the franchise.

The international tournament brings together top players from both video and physical game formats. This edition also introduced PokémonXP, a complementary event focused on the creative and fan-driven aspects of the Pokémon universe.

This year’s winners in each competitive division are organized as follows:

• Video Games (Junior category):
• Video Games (Senior category):
• Video Games (Master category):
• Pokémon Trading Card Game (Junior category):
• Pokémon Trading Card Game (Senior category):
• Pokémon Trading Card Game (Master division):
• Pokémon GO:
• Pokémon UNITE:

Additionally, reliable evidence confirms that the following year's championships will take place in Singapore. Scheduled to run from 13 to 15 August 2027 at the Singapore EXPO, the 2027 Pokémon World Championships are already building anticipation among fans and competitors alike.